2
Bed(s)
1
Bath(s)
1,179
SQFT
29/6 Clarence Street is unique opportunity to acquire an airy, elegantly decorated two-bedroom top floor apartment located peacefully at the rear of a traditional tenement in the heart of Stockbridge, a brief walk away from its variety of amenities, restaurants, bars and independent shops. In turn-key condition, this B listed property is presented immaculately and is naturally lit, affording top floor views to both Clarence Street and St Stephen Street. Originally constructed circa 1829, this property offers the best of both worlds boasting an abundance of period features including original hardwood flooring, ornate original cornicing and large sash and case windows as well as modern fixtures and fittings.
This particularly fine property would make an attractive home for a first-time buyer or would be excellent as a pied a terre/buy to let investment.
Summary of Accommodation:
Shared Entrance Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, Principal Bedroom, Double Bedroom, Family Bathroom, WC, Utility Cupboard
Externally, the property benefits from a shared garden and resident permit parking subject to a modest fee
Description of Accommodation:
The property is entered by a well-maintained communal stairway, benefitting from natural light via the cupola
Entrance Hall
Welcoming, capacious entrance hall, elegantly decorated with original cornicing
Sitting Room
Beautiful and commodious sitting room, benefiting from natural light via double sash and case windows, feature fireplace with slate hearth and wooden surround, Edinburgh Press and intricate original cornicing
Dining Kitchen
Good sized dining kitchen, tastefully decorated, double sash and case windows, wall and floor mounted storage units, additional fitted wall shelving, tiled splashback original flooring
Principal Bedroom
Spacious principal bedroom, sash and case window, feature fireplace with stone surround, intricate original cornicing, plentiful room for storage
Double Bedroom
Sizeable double bedroom, sash and case window, feature fireplace with stone surround, Edinburgh Press, original cornicing
Family Bathroom
Three-piece suite family bathroom with walk in shower, wash hand basin and WC, floor fitted storage units, fitted lighting, heated towel rail
WC
WC room with wash hand basin, three floor mounted storage units
Utility Cupboard
Generous utility cupboard affording ample storage with mall mounted storage cupboards and space for appliances
Situation:
The property’s excellent location on a quiet street just a stroll from the heart of Stockbridge and within the city’s prestigious New Town offering the best of both worlds with easy access to bustling and cosmopolitan Stockbridge and its artisan cafes, popular Sunday market and independent shops and to the historic New Town and vibrant city centre with business and financial district, restaurants, bars, shops, galleries, museums and historic attractions.
Travel links are close by at Waverley station and Edinburgh’s extensive bus and tram network offers convenient access to Edinburgh airport. The property is also within easy reach of the city’s extensive cycle network, the City Bypass and Central Scotland’s motorway network.
Clarence Street falls within the catchment area for Stockbridge Primary School and Broughton High with private schooling options available nearby at Fettes College, The Edinburgh Academy, Erskine Stewarts Melville Schools and St George’s.
Inverleith Park, the Water of Leith walkway and the Royal Botanic Gardens are a short walk away, as are many of the city's cultural venues including the National Portrait Gallery and the Playhouse Theatre. The property is a short walk from the popular refurbished Victorian Glenogle Baths and from the private Dean Gardens, accessible upon application for a small subscription.
Resident's permit and Pay and Display parking is available on Clarence Street and those surrounding.
General Remarks & Information:
Fixtures and Fittings:
Only appliances specifically mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale price. In all other aspects the treatment of fixtures and fittings within the relevant Conveyancing Standard Clauses apply. All window blinds in the property are included.
Services:
Gas central heating, mains water, electricity, broadband, telephone (subject to telephone providers’ regulations).
Outgoings
Council Tax Band: E
EPC Rating: C
Postcode
EH3 5AE
Tenure
Freehold
Viewings
Viewing is strictly by appointment through Rettie & Co. 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 624 4182.
Offers
Offers should be submitted in Scottish Legal Form to the selling agents Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s. A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed later. Please note that interested parties are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order that they may be advised should a closing date be set. The seller reserves the right to accept any offer at any time.
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Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above.
Misrepresentations
1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co. or Rettie LLP’s, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent.
2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that they have not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that they are satisfied themselves as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property.
3. Any error, omission or misstatement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action.
Important Notice
Rettie, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. All Rettie floorplans are drawn to RICS standard. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. & Rettie LLP’s have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice.
3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.
Proof and source of Funds/Anti Money Laundering
Under the HMRC Anti Money Laundering legislation all offers to purchase a property on a cash basis or subject to mortgage require evidence of source of funds. This may include evidence of bank statements/funding source, mortgage or confirmation from a solicitor the purchaser has the funds to conclude the transaction.
All individuals involved in the transaction are required to produce proof of identity and proof of address. Rettie use electronic verification, if this is not possible original documents are acceptable.
Particulars prepared November 2022 – First Issue.